Genoa 2-1 Hellas Verona: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Genoa 2-1 Hellas Verona in the Serie A on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Hellas Verona took an early lead when R. Belghali scored in the 21st minute, capitalising on a straightforward opportunity without a recorded assist. Genoa responded before the break, with L. Colombo finding the net in the 40th minute, assisted by Vitinha, to level the scores at 1-1. The first half saw disciplinary issues, including a yellow card for Genoa’s M. Thorsby at 27’ and Verona’s D. Mosquera at 39’, setting a tense tone.

The second half began with Verona picking up another yellow for U. Nunez at 47’, but Genoa gained momentum when Vitinha had a goal disallowed for offside in the 51st minute. M. Thorsby then put Genoa ahead in the 62nd minute, assisted by M. E. Ellertsson, shifting control towards the hosts. Substitutions followed, with both teams making changes—Genoa bringing on C. Ekuban for L. Colombo at 67’ and P. Masini for Vitinha at 72’—while Verona’s adjustments, including G. Orban for D. Mosquera at 66’, could not prevent a late yellow for their R. Gagliardini at 73’ and Genoa’s D. De Rossi at 90+5’, as the home side held on for the win.

Genoa’s 60% possession dominance allowed them to dictate much of the play, translating into two assists that directly contributed to their goals, while Hellas Verona managed none despite 47 successful dribbles compared to Genoa’s 31, suggesting they were more effective in individual advances but lacked end product. The hosts conceded just two corners against Verona’s three, indicating solid defensive organisation, though Verona’s three yellow cards—versus Genoa’s one—highlighted their disciplinary struggles, potentially disrupting rhythm without any red cards on either side. No penalties or injury-time goals were recorded, keeping the focus on open-play efforts.

Substitutions played a role in maintaining energy, with Genoa using four—such as C. Ekuban replacing L. Colombo at 67’ and V. Carboni coming on for R. Malinovskyi at 85’—to refresh their attack after taking the lead, while Verona’s five changes, including M. Frese for D. Bradaric at 30’ and Al Musrati for C. Niasse at 81’, aimed to chase the game but ultimately failed to alter the 2-1 scoreline.

The match’s decisive moments centred on the goals, starting with Hellas Verona’s opener from R. Belghali at 21’, which gave them an early edge despite no assist. Genoa equalised through L. Colombo at 40’, assisted by Vitinha, before M. Thorsby secured the winner at 62’ with help from M. E. Ellertsson, proving pivotal in turning the game. A key turning point came at 51’ when Vitinha’s goal for Genoa was disallowed for offside, maintaining tension, while substitutions like G. Orban replacing D. Mosquera for Verona at 66’ and C. Ekuban coming on for L. Colombo for Genoa at 67’ influenced the final phases without yielding further scores.

Yellow cards added to the intensity, with Verona’s D. Mosquera booked at 39’ for a foul, U. Nunez at 47’ likely for persistent infringement, and R. Gagliardini at 73’ amid mounting pressure, contrasting Genoa’s fewer cautions including Thorsby’s at 27’ and De Rossi’s late at 90+5’.

Genoa lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, leveraging strong midfield partnerships to control possession, with players like M. Thorsby providing both defensive cover and attacking threat through his goal involvement.

Hellas Verona deployed a 3-5-2 shape, focusing on dribbling prowess from players such as R. Belghali to create opportunities, though their backline partnerships were tested by Genoa’s pressure.

M. Thorsby earned Man of the Match honours for Genoa with his crucial 62nd-minute goal that sealed the victory, complemented by his midfield presence despite an early yellow card at 27’, demonstrating resilience and impact in key phases.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Hellas Verona (H)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Cagliari (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Fiorentina (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Sassuolo (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Cremonese (H)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Genoa (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Parma (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Lecce (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Inter (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Como (A)

Genoa can build confidence from this hard-fought 2-1 victory, which showcased their ability to recover from an early deficit, as they prepare for their next fixture aiming to maintain momentum in the league.

Hellas Verona will reflect on this 2-1 defeat, marked by disciplinary issues and an inability to convert dribbling success into goals, ahead of their upcoming match where they’ll seek to tighten up and regain form.

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